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Sacha Inchi vs Agave deserti

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Sacha Inchi

Plukenetia volubilis

Nutritive

Agave deserti

Nutritive

Description

Peruvian seed with high plant omega-3 content.

Native succulent of Sonoran and Mojave deserts, traditional food and medicine for Cahuilla and other desert peoples.

Active Compounds

ALA omega-3, Protein, Vitamin E, Tryptophan

agavins, saponins, hecogenin, vitamins, minerals

Traditional Uses

Brain health, Skin health, Heart health

Traditional food and medicine of Cahuilla and other Sonoran desert peoples, Used as food during famines; roasted hearts eaten as staple food

Modern Uses

Plant omega-3 source, Anti-inflammatory

Nutritive food staple, Wound healing sap, Anti-inflammatory, Traditional medicine

Adult Dosage

5-15ml oil or 10-30g seeds daily

Roasted hearts as food; sap topically for wounds

Contraindications

Nut allergy caution

Skin irritation from raw sap

Side Effects

GI upset if excessive

Skin dermatitis from raw sap

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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